OCT 30
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BLACKWOOD BBQ.
EAT. 98/100
305-307 W LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 30, 2025 · passed
Passed all 13 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 62023PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2023
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THAT INSECT CONTROL LAMP IS INSTALLED ON WALL BY WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE SHELVING WITH FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND INSTALL DEVICE AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED THAT SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ARE STORED IN REAR HALL ON SHELVING THAT IS NOT PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED OR APPROVED ALSO STORED IN SAME ROOM WITH GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE AND STORED FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN STORAGE WITH SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DIRT AND GARBAGE ON FLOOR AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN HALLWAY IN REAR AND LIDS WHERE WIDE OPENED.MANAGER COVERED CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST COVERED AND MAINTAIN COVERED TRASH CAN IN DINING AREA THAT IS LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND SODA-DRINK DISPENSING UNITS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA
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APR 252018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 25
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NOV 282017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit: beef brisket @ 118.8F - 122.0F; turkey @ 123.3F - 126.7F. Found sliced tomatoes sitting on top of prep cooler @ 53.6F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed floor heavily soiled in back hallway (where dumpster are stored). Must detail clean floors. Must maintain same.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observed light not working in utility sink closet. Must repair. Must provide adequate lighting in all areas to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
JUN 12017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM THE DUMPSTER AREA CRACKED AND UNEVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A WASH CLOTH ON TOP OF A REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
APR 182016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 18
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS NOT SHILDED ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.
FEB 62015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DURING INSPECTION FOUND SEALED, WRAPPED AND BOXED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS BEING STORED ON THE SHELVING RACK IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL ABOVE STATED ITEMS FROM THE RESTROOM AND STORE IN AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED. FOUND WASH CLOTH SITTING ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
OCT 312014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT PIPE. MUST REPAIR.
FEB 32014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHTS/BULBS AT HANGING LIGHTS OVER PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN STAFFS WASHROOM, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 242013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS IN THE REAR HALLWAY WHERE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL AROUND PIPE LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A TALLER SPALSH GUARD AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REAR HALLWAY WHERE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →